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I help creative, mission-driven people—including artists, activists, students, academics, and entrepreneurs from around the world—recognize and overcome the disempowering forces in their work and lives, so that they can boost their productivity and go on to lead more productive and joyful lives.
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How to Get More Confident
By Hillary |
One of my favorite TV shows is the 1969 BBC series Civilisation, hosted by Sir Kenneth Clark. A survey of European art, it’s intelligent, insightful, and gorgeous, with (for the time) outstanding production values. Yes, it’s also the epitome of white male, Eurocentric art criticism, but it still rewards watching, ...
Five Questions to Ask if You’re Not Enjoying Your Creative Work
By Hillary |
Creativity can, and should, be an incredible source of fulfillment, meaning, and joy—and so, if you're not enjoying your creative work, something might be wrong. If so, try answering these five questions: 1) Do I really want to be doing this? Sometimes we take on creative projects for the wrong ...
The Easiest, Most Powerful Thing I Do For My Productivity
By Hillary |
The easiest, most powerful thing I do to boost my productivity is a nightly ritual that takes about ten seconds. Before I tell you what it is, I need to explain two things: (1) I use two computers: A desktop with a great screen and ergonomic keyboard for my writing. ...
Procrastination is Hoarding
By Hillary |
Please note that, in this post, I'm talking specifically about hoarding your creative / intellectual output, not the commoner definition of hoarding that involves an overaccumulation of material objects. Nevertheless, Smaug (pictured) presents a good object lesson on the perils of hoarding anything. Illustration by David Demarit, CC BY-SA 3.0 ...
New Book! Productivity is Power 2: For Creative, Business, and Other Professionals
By Hillary |
Say hello to my new book! Productivity is Power II is for all writers, artists, performers, entrepreneurs, organizers, and others seeking to boost their productivity. It's got lots of new ideas and solutions, so if my previous book The 7 Secrets of the Prolific helped you, Productivity is Power II ...
